The Missing 19-Year-Old Woman From Ottawa Has Been Found Dead

She had been missing for several days.
Missing 19-Year-Old From Ottawa Has Been Found Dead Say Police
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There’s been a tragic update from police regarding the missing 19-year-old from Ottawa.

Just before 8 a.m. on September 15, officials confirmed that Sophia Hennessey had been found dead.

Earlier this week, police had appealed to the public for information about the teen’s disappearance, reporting that her family was concerned for her safety.

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She was last seen on September 12 at around 5 p.m. near the Pine Grove Trail in Ottawa.

They noted that the 19-year-old's death was not considered to be suspicious.

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